The White House has announced an initiative to place a diverse group of 100,000 American students in educational programs in China within the next four years, with an emphasis on increasing the number of historically black college and university students and Latinos studying abroad.
Addressing students last week at Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium, First Lady Michelle Obama said the administration’s efforts to get 100,000 U.S. students to study in China had the potential to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.
“I do believe strongly that young people like you can play a vital role in strengthening ties between people and nations all around the world,” Obama said.
The first lady said studying abroad would not only benefit a student’s educational experience, but was a necessity to succeed in today’s job market.
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